Babagannuş (Roasted Eggplant Dip, No Bread)
Smoky Roasted Eggplant Dip (Baba Ghanoush)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no pita bread or any other carb-based dippers. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and smoky dip made from fire-roasted eggplant, mashed and blended with tahini, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and generously drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Served with keto-friendly dippers like cucumber slices or celery sticks instead of pita bread.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no pita bread or any other carb-based dippers. Request cucumber slices or celery sticks as an alternative.
Watch out for
Tahini contains some carbs, and lemon juice contributes. The main carb risk is the traditional serving with pita bread, which must be omitted.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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